Ultimate Transcription and Captioning Course
Learning Outcome
- Learn to create closed captions and open captions
- Master the skills to develop your captions with respect to many guidelines
- Learn to use captions online with YouTube or offline with the VLC media player
- Practice editing subtitles and captions with software and online tools
- Learn how to TRANSCRIBE your videos for an easier captioning process
Description
The Ultimate Transcription and Captioning Course is the best way for you to gain deep insight and knowledge of this topic. You will learn from industry experts and obtain an accredited certificate after completing the course. Enrol now for a limited-time discounted price.
Like all the courses of Thames College, this Ultimate Transcription and Captioning Course is designed with the utmost attention and thorough research. All the topics are broken down into easy to understand bite-sized modules that help our learners to understand each lesson very easily.
We don’t just provide courses at Thames College; we provide a rich learning experience. After purchasing a course from Thames College, you get complete 1-year access with tutor support.
Our expert instructors are always available to answer all your questions and make your learning experience exquisite.
After completing the Ultimate Transcription and Captioning Course, you will instantly get an e-certificate that will help you get jobs in the relevant field and will enrich your CV.
If you want to learn about this topic and achieve certifications, you should consider this Ultimate Transcription and Captioning Course from Thames College.
There are no hidden fees or exam charges. We are very upfront and clear about all the costs of the course.
Course Design
The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.
You are taught through a combination of
- Video lessons
- Online study materials
How is the course assessed?
To successfully complete the course you must pass an automated, multiple-choice assessment. The assessment is delivered through our online learning platform. You will receive the results of your assessment immediately upon completion.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Upon successful completion, you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised certification and you can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate at a cost of £9 and Hard Copy Certificate for £15.
Why study this course
Whether you’re an existing practitioner or aspiring professional, this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and an accredited qualification attesting to your knowledge.
The Ultimate Transcription and Captioning Course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.
Course Curriculum
| Module 01: Introduction - What It's All About | |||
| Definition: Captions | 00:02:00 | ||
| Subtitling in Practice | 00:05:00 | ||
| Workflow for Captioning Videos | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 02: Theory - About Subtitles and Closed Captions | |||
| Theory: Overview | 00:02:00 | ||
| Motivation: Benefits of Subtitles and Captions | 00:05:00 | ||
| Differences Between Subtitles and Captions | 00:04:00 | ||
| The Most Important Subtitle Formats | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module 03: Guidelines - Nice and Clean Captions | |||
| Language: Pay Attention to Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation | 00:03:00 | ||
| Style Guidelines: How to Create Great Captions | 00:06:00 | ||
| Example and Discussion: Good and Bad Captions | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 04: Preparation - Transcribe Your Video | |||
| Preparation: Overview | 00:02:00 | ||
| Definition: Transcription | 00:01:00 | ||
| Reasons for Transcription | 00:04:00 | ||
| The Other Way Around: Convert Captions to Plain Text | 00:02:00 | ||
| Tools for Transcribing Videos | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 05: The Offline Way - Manually Prepare Captions With Desktop Tools | |||
| The Offline Way: Overview | 00:03:00 | ||
| Benefits of Captioning Software | 00:04:00 | ||
| Subtitle Edit | 00:07:00 | ||
| Tip: Adjust Timings | 00:02:00 | ||
| Tip: Convert Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Aegisub Advanced Subtitle Editor | 00:06:00 | ||
| Other Programs to Create Subtitles | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 06: The Subtitle Track - Integrate Captions into Your Video File | |||
| The Subtitle Track: Overview | 00:02:00 | ||
| How to Add Captions to MKV Videos | 00:04:00 | ||
| How to Add Captions to MP4 Videos | 00:03:00 | ||
| How to Use Captions With the VLC media player | 00:05:00 | ||
| Open Captions Vs. Closed Captions | 00:06:00 | ||
| Tip: The Other Way Round: Extract Captions From Videos | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 07: The Online Way - Caption Videos Manually and Automatically Online | |||
| The Online Way: Overview | 00:02:00 | ||
| YouTube: Create, Edit and Add Captions to Your Videos | 00:04:00 | ||
| Subtitling Platforms | 00:04:00 | ||
| Download Subtitles for Any YouTube Video | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 08: Translation - Appeal to Your International Audience | |||
| Translation: Overview | 00:02:00 | ||
| Motivation: Translate Videos into Many Different Languages Using Captions | 00:03:00 | ||
| The Translation Procedure: Translate Transcriptions, Not Captions! | 00:03:00 | ||
| Online Translation Tools | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 09: The End - What Did You Learn? | |||
| Summary of the Course | 00:05:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Ultimate Transcription and Captioning Course | 00:00:00 | ||
Certificate of Achievement
CPD Accredited Certification
Certification is available –
- In PDF for £2.99
- Hard copy for £8.99
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